What Is One of the Rationales Behind the Hearsay Exception

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is one of the rationales behind the hearsay exception pertaining to statements in ancient documents?

• A) The documents are bound to deteriorate over time.
• B) The documents need to be authenticated before a trial takes place.
• C) It may be difficult to find a witness for the documents.
• D) The documents are public so therefore must be kept accurate.

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